February 2016 saw real estate listings and sales in Greater Vancouver increase but prices levelled off. Sales were up 36% from a year ago and 65% higher than January this year, totalling 56% higher than the 10 year average for the month and ranking as the highest February on record.

New Listings for houses, townhomes and condos were 7% higher than a year ago and 30% above January 2016. It is normal for listings to increase as we move into Spring.

Total inventory remains 38% lower than a year ago but listings in February were 1,200 more than January.

The sales to active ratio sits at 57%, indicating a seller's market.

The average sale price of a Greater Vancouvr house is currently $1.812.000, up 29% from a year ago but no higher than it was in January. Are house prices finally levelling?

The average sale price of a Greater Vancouver townhome is currently $668,000, up 19% from a year ago but no higher than it was in January.

The average sale price of a Greater Vancouver condo is currently $530,000, up 15% from a year ago and up from $516,000 in January. Are more buyers opting for condos due to affordability?

Average days on market dropped to 32, which is 28% lower than a year ago.

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